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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,601.70, 240,902.55 and 85,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,601.70, 240,902.55 and 85,952.10 is: 128,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,601.70 : 240,902.55 = 85,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,601.70/240,902.55 = 85,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,601.70x = 240,902.55 × 85,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,601.70x = 20,706,080,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706,080,067.86/160,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,928.15

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